Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden backed by co-stars as she starts cancer treatment and says she's 'ready for this fight'

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has briefly opened up about her breast cancer surgery after receiving questions from fans following her latest update. The dancer told fans last month that she had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer after discovering a lump.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared her plans to 'keep busy' as she was seen reuniting with a former co-star after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Amy shared last month how she'd found a lump which was later confirmed as stage 3 breast cancer.

BBC bosses are hoping to poach Holly Willoughby for this year's Strictly Come Dancing, and are reportedly offering her a presenting role on the show.The experienced presenter, 42, has worked on ITV daytime show This Morning since 2009 but according to an insider has "good relationship" with BBC bosses, who have been looking to poach her from their rival for a while now. Holly worked with the BBC last year with Lee Mack when the pair hosted Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof. And now the channel is looking to bring the TV star into a presenting role on Strictly, currently presented by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.

Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has revealed he is taking a break from the hit BBC show to focus on being a dad and spend more time with his daughter Minnie, who he shares with TV presenter Stacey Dooley. Kevin and Stacey found love in 2018 when they were partnered together on the hit dancing show and managed to make it all the way to the end, taking home the trophy.They then welcomed their first child together in January this year.

Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has revealed he's decided to have a break from work commitments to focus on being a dad. It comes after the 40-year-old confessed that he's been constantly performing since lockdown restrictions came to an end. He explained: "It went Singin' in the Rain, Rock of Ages, The War of the Worlds, Burn the Floor.

He was a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing who kept us all on our toes with his fancy footwork through the years. And now former BBC star Kevin Clifton has announced he's having a "career break" from "all work" as he focuses on fatherhood for a bit.

Giovanni Pernice has opened up about his move to the UK as he prepares for another stint dazzling audiences and fans of Strictly Come Dancing. The dancer, who is set to return to the ballroom this autumn, took to social media with a video as he discussed the three things he wished he knew when he left Italy.

Victoria Pendleton revealed that her twin brother Alex died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The Strictly Come Dancing star shared the devastating news with her Instagram followers where she shared a picture of the two along with a heartfelt statement. She penned: ‘Alex Pendleton 24.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice shared moving comments about their co-star Amy Dowden after they were asked for an update following her cancer diagnosis.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has said she is 'honoured and moved' as she shared some exciting special news with her fans. The former EastEnders actress revealed that she has been given her own portrait in The National Portrait Gallery.

Amy Dowden has revealed two tumours were removed during her breast cancer surgery. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, found out in May that she had stage three cancer and announced earlier this month that she had undergone a mastectomy. Speaking to the Daily Mirror about how she is feeling post-treatment, Dowden said: “The cancer is in the lab now, which is the most important thing.

Amy Dowden has revealed two tumours were removed during her breast cancer surgery. The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, found out in May that she had stage three cancer and announced earlier this month that she had undergone a mastectomy. Speaking to the Daily Mirror about how she is feeling post-treatment, Dowden said: “The cancer is in the lab now, which is the most important thing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has shared an update with fans as she continues to battle breast cancer, as the dancer has now had surgery.The 32 year old beloved star has been a fan-favourite on the BBC One competition for years now, and regularly gets to the final with her incredible teaching skills, so fans were heartbroken to discover her diagnosis last month. Amy has now told her followers that she successfully completed surgery to remove two cancerous tumours, but has been told to wait for the results. In a new interview, the star explained how doctors removed the tumours, several lymph nodes and "three further cancer specks" last week.

Fleur East has been announced as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing ’s companion show It Takes Two.The former contestant and star on the BBC One competition beamed as she arrived in the studio on Friday night’s episode of The One Show. "It's a lot to take in isn't it. How did you feel when the call came?" presenter Alex Jones asked.

Caitriona Balfe has gushed over Sam Heughan in a new interview as she admits she's been 'so lucky' to work alongside him.

From Kara Tointon to Danny Mac and Jake Wood to Georgia May Foote, Strictly Come Dancing is known for signing up soap stars each year to shimmer in sequins on the Saturday night show. So it's no surprise that BBC bosses have set their sights on Jade Goody's eldest son, Bobby Brazier, 20 – who plays Freddie Slater in EastEnders – for this year's razzle dazzle spectacular. Former model Bobby – also son to TV presenter Jeff Brazier – first set foot in the Square in autumn 2022, saying he was "very grateful" for the opportunity" and "loving every minute" so far.

View this post on Instagram"Strictly Come Dancing" professional dancer, Amy Dowden, has begun treatment for breast cancer. Posting a snap from her hospital bed on 7 June, smiling and with two thumbs up, she captioned the photo: "Step one to beating cancer! Rrrrrrready for this fight and more determined than ever to get back on the dance floor. "Friends flocked to her comments with support and love.

Amy Dowden has given an update to fans after undergoing surgery for her breast cancer, assuring that while she is 'very sore', the procedure went well.The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 32, announced the news of her heart-breaking grade 3 breast cancer diagnosis in May, sharing that she is 'determined' to get back on the dancefloor in no time. After sharing a beaming picture of herself to Instagram from the hospital ahead of the surgery, the TV star returned to the platform afterwards to detail how her surgery went. "Surgery went well.

Pregnant Laura Anderson admitted she's 'having a meltdown' as she enters her third trimester and her due date nears.

One of the biggest music stars of the 1980s is currently being lined up for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.